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Tinton Falls Educator Gives Back After Recovering From Brain Aneurysms
After 2 brain aneurysms and 12 surgeries, Aretha Watson now helps others on the same difficult path to recovery that she once traveled.
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One moment, Aretha Watson, Ph.D., was a successful university professional. The next, her life was shattered by two brain aneurysms and an astonishing 12 surgeries. What followed was a grueling path to recovery, where she had to relearn how to walk, talk, and even eat.
Guided by the dedicated care of Jorge F. Corzo, M.D. and the teams at Riverview Medical Center and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Aretha fought to reclaim her life. But her story doesn't end with her own recovery. Discover how this remarkable woman transformed a life-altering crisis into a new calling, returning to the very rehabilitation unit that saved her—this time, as a mentor to help others on their own journey back.
Read Aretha's full, inspiring story of resilience, hope, and the power of giving back.
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